Claire Wineland became a social media star when she publicly shared her battle with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that mainly affects the lungs. 

Those with terminal illnesses found a refreshing sense of hope in her content, as she found ways to be both creative and optimistic while undergoing such heavy medical treatments. 

Although she recently passed away at the young age of 21 due to a stroke after a lung transplant, Wineland's legacy is, in many ways, just getting started. 

The new film Five Feet Apart has been made in her honor.

At a screening in Culver City put on by Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit Wineland created when she was just 13 years old, Claire’s mother, Melissa Yeager, reflects on her daughter's impact.

"I see a lot of Claire in the movie--a lot of her personality and her style," Yeager said. "I see a lot of authenticity when it comes to families living with Cystic Fibrosis. The life in hospitals, the magic that is possible. And also the sadness that sometimes come along with living with Cystic Fibrosis. I think they did a fantastic job capturing the inner life of living with this disease."

The CBS film, directed by Justin Baldoni (known from his role on Jane the Virgin), tells the story of two teens who are in love and living with Cystic Fibrosis but cannot physically touch due to the disease. Baldoni was personally friends with Wineland and was inspired by her strength.

"It’s about not giving up, it’s about believing that there are things in life that are worth fighting for. It’s about hope. It’s about not being defined by your reality. And I hope that people walk away with a new found appreciation for life, and an understanding of what Cystic Fibrosis is," Baldoni said. 

Wineland's mother is grateful for the fillm and determined to continue to keep her daughter's faithful spirit alive.

"I think the main thing that Claire taught me in raising her as her mother and walking this path with her with Cystic Fibrosis is that life is truly beautiful and it’s an absolute gift," Yeager said. "And when I get into my moments where life is hard I just remember what she fought so hard for, for her life. That it’s not always perfect, but it’s beautiful exactly as it is. And that’s something that I carry with me everyday."

The film is now out in theaters. To learn more about Cystic Fibrosis, and help families who are battling the illness, you can visit www.ClairesPlaceFoundation.org.